Chartered Quantity Surveyor

Brightwork Limited; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic construction consultancy is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor for a hybrid role based in Glasgow. This position involves managing all aspects of cost control and financial planning for building projects. The ideal candidate will hold Chartered status and possess strong organisational skills to handle multiple projects simultaneously. Responsibilities include preparing cost estimates, monitoring expenditures, and liaising with clients and contractors to ensure project success. The role includes UK-wide travel as required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing commercial operations for multiple construction projects.
• In-depth knowledge of project budgeting, cost control and contractor management.
• Excellent organizational skills for managing multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cost estimates and financial reports for construction projects.
• Monitor and control project expenditure throughout the lifecycle.
• Conduct site visits to assess progress against budget forecasts.
• Liaise with clients and suppliers to negotiate costs.
• Maintain comprehensive commercial records for each project.

Skills

Cost control

Financial planning

Negotiation

Project budgeting

Contractor management

Organizational skills

Education

Chartered Quantity Surveyor

Job description

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor, Glasgow / Hybrid based, within an innovative and dynamic consultancy.

The role – Quantity Surveyor

You will have a challenging, interesting and varied role offering an excellent opportunity to utilise your extensive expertise in commercial management and control, managing all aspects of cost control and financial planning related to building projects. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a Quantity Surveying professional committed to delivering high-quality projects on time and within budget.

Duties and responsibilities include;

• Prepare and analyse cost estimates, budgets, and financial reports for construction projects.
• Monitor project expenditure and ensure costs are controlled effectively throughout the project lifecycle.
• Conduct site visits, as required, to assess progress and verify that work aligns with budget forecasts.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, and suppliers to negotiate costs and ensure projects meet all deliverables in relation to quality, cost and completion.
• Prepare, management and maintain comprehensive commercial records related to each project.
• Identify potential cost overruns early and recommend corrective actions to mitigate financial risks.
• Assist in the preparation of tender documents and evaluate bids from subcontractors and suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and relevant legal regulations concerning financial matters.

Ideally a Chartered Quantity Surveyor, you will be able to demonstrate proven experience leading and managing commercial operations for multiple simultaneously running building projects. You will have a first-class knowledge of project budgeting, cost control, contractor management and project delivery. You will have an in-depth working knowledge of a range of construction contracts, procurement processes, and legal standards. Possessing excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, you will be well versed in creating, developing and managing all internal and external stakeholder groups.

This role is a Glasgow / hybrid-based post with UK wide travel as required in relation to project requirements, timescales and deadlines.

For further details on this outstanding opportunity or for an informal discussion, please contact Ian Grant on 07929 385 737 or email [e-mail] .

Brightwork Ltd offers the services of an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.